SLELO PRISM

A Ripple Starts with You: Safeguarding Our Lakes, Rivers, and Streams with SLELO PRISM

Enjoying the water this summer? Don’t let aquatic invasive species hitch a ride and protect our lakes from these hidden threats.


Protect What You Love: Volunteer with SLELO PRISM This Summer

Imagine dipping your paddle into a quiet cove, the morning sun glinting off the water as you glide toward a patch of floating plants. Around you, a team of volunteers […]


NYISAW: Host an Event & Collaborate!

New York Invasive Species Awareness Week (NYISAW) will be observed June 9th through the 15th this year. We highly encourage our partners to participate in NYISAW by hosting or collaborating on events held within our region.


Protecting Maple Syrup: How Invasive Species Affect New York’s Sweetest Tradition

March is maple syrup month, and who doesn’t enjoy some delicious maple syrup on some nice fluffy pancakes. Check out this Protector’s blog to learn of invasive pests that threaten maple syrup production.


Species Spotlight: Blue Dune Grass

Learn about a new invasive species blue dune grass (Leymus arenarius). Recognized for its blue-grey colored leaf blades. Commonly used for ground cover and erosion control due to its rigorous growth behavior, blue dunegrass can easily escape cultivation and overrun garden spaces, therefore intentional plantings should be avoided.


HWA on The Move in SLELO PRISM

Hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA) is on the move in the SLELO region! Hear from our partners at the New York State Hemlock Initiative at Cornell to learn about management options, planning tools, and other resources.


New Beginings For SLELO PRISM

SLELO PRISM has a new Invasive Species Program Director, and we’ve hired a new Aquatic Restoration and Resiliency Coordinator!


Reflecing on 2024 Accomplishments

Get highlights and stats from our accomplishments from 2024.


2025 Winter Terrestrial Updates

The latest updates from our Terrestrial Restoration and Resiliency Coordinator, Robert Smith.


2025 Winter Newsletter: Aquatic Updates

Get the latest updates on our Aquatic Restoration and Resiliency Initiatives.